Happy New Year

Hello!  I have another project to share with you that was created for DiscountCardstock.com.

Happy New Year

Oh yes... it's amazing how fast this year went.  And even more fun to realize the New Year is upon us to enjoy and celebrate with friends and family.

This fun card was created with a variety of metallic cardstocks from DiscountCardstock.com.  I used my Cricut to cut a lovely pink martini, olive and all!

Here's a shot of all that metallic glory!

Thanks for visiting,
lise

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Supplies:

Paper: Jade Riccio Embossed cardstock, Azalea Metallic cardstock, Vista Metallic cardstock, and Posh Citrus Lime Dungaree from DiscountCardstock.com

Tools: Cricut by ProvoCraft
Other: Christmas Sentiments stickers by EAD Designs, gems by Taylored Expressions, Mono-multi glue

Paper Pretties Challenge - PWC186

Hello!  I'm so excited to be posting today as a Guest Designer for Paper Pretties!  I'll be participating in the November and December releases and challenges.

It's time for another Paper Pretties Challenge - PWC186.  This challenge is to create a card to Ring in the New Year.

New Year's Cocktails

OK... you'll need to be VERY imaginative for this card.  Picture, if you will, a frosty and decidedly adult beverage in a fancy glass.  Now... pretend that's what this is... a delicious adult beverage.  Did my imagery work?!?!?  I'll tell you, my family just didn't see it at all.

I stamped the tree from the O Christmas Tree stamp set, upside-down.  I added a snowflake to the bottom (er, top) of the tree (I mean, glass) to give it a base.  It's plausible, right?

I covered my lacey glass with a coating of Glossy Accents after coloring in a bit of lemony liquid.  A snowflake (or rather, a lemon slice) adds appeal (sorry... bad joke) to the top of my glass.

So, what do you think?

Be sure to stop by the Paper Pretties Blog for more inspiration and details on how to participate.  I think prizes are a part of the deal too!

Thanks for visiting!
lise
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Supplies:
Stamps: O Christmas Tree by Paper Pretties
Ink: Pumice Stone and Mustard Seed Distress inks by Ranger
Paper: Solar White by Neenah, Grey by Bazzill
Patterned paper: Everafter by Cosmo Cricket
Other: clear embossing powder by Ranger, Glossy Accents by Ranger
Copic Markers: Y21, Y26, W1, 0

Outlines Rubber Stamps Challenge - Holiday Thank You Cards

Hello!!!  It's Monday and time for a new Outlines Rubber Stamp design team challenge.  Join the Design Team in our weekly challenges with a chance to win a $25 Gift Certificate each week!  Please check out the details of how to play and win on the Outlines Blog! 

This week our challenge was to create a holiday thank you card.  I hope you'll create along with us this week!

Thanks

Isn't he cute?!  I just love this happy snowman.  I stamped the Jolly, Happy Soup (H-1119) image with Black Soot Distress ink and embossed with clear powder.  I colored with copic markers.  As an added detail, I glued a bit of Polar White FlowerSoft to the top of his hat, and his scarf.  Cream pearl pen is added to the center of the star and the dots on the string.

I'd love it if you stopped by to visit the other designers for more inspiration.  And don't forget you can join in our fun!

Kecia Waters
Sue Kment
Jeanne Streiff
Jenny Gropp - DT Coordinator
Robin Kirkpatrick
Sandy Hulsart 

Thanks for visiting!
lise
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Supplies:
Stamps: Jolly, Happy Soul (H-1119) by Outlines Rubber Stamps
Ink: Black Soot Distress ink by Ranger
Paper: Solar White by Neenah, Teal and Rose by Bazzill
Other: rub-ons by EAD Designs, clear embossing powder by Ranger, Polar White FlowerSoft, Cream Pearl pen by Viva Decor, 1-3/8" circle punch by EK Success, 3M mounting tape
Copic Markers: YR16, Y32, Y38, RV0000, RV23, RV29, 0, T1, E44, BG10, BG45, BG49

Paper Pretties Challenge - PWC185

Hello!  I'm so excited to be posting today as a Guest Designer for Paper Pretties!  I'll be participating in the November and December releases and challenges.

It's time for another Paper Pretties Challenge - PWC185.  This challenge is to create a project with Snow as the theme!

Let It Snow

This couple is darling, aren't they?  I stamped the Snow Snuggles couple and colored with copic markers.  I gave the sky a few blasts with my airbrush to add in a bit of color.  When I was satisfied with the coloring, I held my clear Atyou Spica pen in the airbrush and added sparkle over the entire image.  It's so shimmery in real life.

Be sure to stop by the Paper Pretties Blog for more inspiration and details on how to participate.  I think prizes are a part of the deal too!

Thanks for visiting!
lise
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Supplies:
Stamps: Snow Snuggle stamp set by Paper Pretties
Ink: Black Soot Distress ink by Ranger
Paper: Solar White by Neenah
Patterned paper: lace paper by Paper Studio
Other: clear embossing powder by Ranger, Nestabilities by Spellbinder, airbrush system by Copic
Copic Markers: B00, B0000, B02, B04, RV0000, YR04, RV32, RV34, T1, T3, T5, T7, E47, 0

Outlines Rubber Stamps Challenge - Let It Snow

Hello!!!  It's Monday and time for a new Outlines Rubber Stamp design team challenge.  Join the Design Team in our weekly challenges with a chance to win a $25 Gift Certificate each week!  Please check out the details of how to play and win on the Outlines Blog! 

This week our challenge was to create a card with snow as the theme.  I hope you'll create along with us this week!

Winter Wonderland

I stamped my Snowman Scene (I-651) with a grey ink.  It's such a soft look... a little dreamy.  I layered on teal papers and added a clear snowflake shape.  This would make a great holiday card because it's easily mass-produced... my favorite kind of holiday card!

I'd love it if you stopped by to visit the other designers for more inspiration.  And don't forget you can join in our fun!

Kecia Waters
Sue Kment
Jeanne Streiff
Jenny Gropp - DT Coordinator
Robin Kirkpatrick
Sandy Hulsart 

Thanks for visiting!
lise
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Supplies:
Stamps: Snowman Scene (I-651) by Outlines Rubber Stamps
Ink: London Fog Memento ink by Tsukineko
Paper: Solar White by Neenah, Teal by Bazzill
Other: Snowflake ghost shape by Maya Road, pearl brad by Paper Studio, 3M mounting tape

CPS Sketch # 248 - Flower Soft

Hello!  It's time for another CPS Sketch project.  This week's sponsor is Flower Soft!

Merry Christmas

The Ruby UltraFine FlowerSoft is just amazing!  It's sparkly and glittery, perfect for holiday projects.  It makes the perfect embellishment for holiday cards, because FlowerSoft adds minimal weight to a finished project.
Thanks for visiting and Happy Holidays!
Lisa

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Supplies:
Embellishments: Ruby UltraFine FlowerSoft
Stamps: Wreath for All Seasons by PaperTrey Ink
Ink: Artichoke and Chocolate Stephanie Barnard ColorBox dye inks by Clearsnap, Honey Mix'd Media inx by Clearsnap
Paper: Natural White by Neenah
Patterned Paper: Season's Greetings by Echo Park
Other: Corner rounder by We R Memory Keepers, banner die by PTI

Paper Pretties Challenge - PWC184

Hello!  I'm so excited to be posting today as a Guest Designer for Paper Pretties!  I'll be participating in the November and December releases and challenges.

It's time for another Paper Pretties Challenge - PWC184.  This challenge is to create a card with white + 1 additional color. 

Ahoy!

This was a blast to create!  I stamped the ship from the Ahoy Matey set, colored with copic markers and carefully trimmed.  It's bobbing in a sea of cardstock, with the ripples of waves made from a rick rack die.  Fun, right?

Here's a view from the side... lots of dimension!

Be sure to stop by the Paper Pretties Blog for more inspiration and details on how to participate.  I think prizes are a part of the deal too!

Thanks for visiting!
lise
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Supplies:
Stamps: Ahoy Matey stamp set by Paper Pretties
Ink: Black Soot Distress ink by Ranger
Paper: Solar White by Neenah, Blue by Core'dinations
Other: clear embossing powder by Ranger, cloud die by MFT, Rick Rack and Banner dies by PTI
Copic Markers: B12, B14, B16, B18, 0

Outlines Rubber Stamps Challenge - Shiny and Bright

Hello!!!  It's Monday and time for a new Outlines Rubber Stamp design team challenge.  Join the Design Team in our weekly challenges with a chance to win a $25 Gift Certificate each week!  Please check out the details of how to play and win on the Outlines Blog! 

This week our challenge was to create a card or project that is Shiny and Bright.  The project can use metallic papers, crystals, or metal-toned pearl pens!  I hope you'll create along with us this week!

Snowflake Brooch

This week, I opted to make a brooch, using Snowflake Jewel (C-975) as my basis.  I think what drew me to this particular image is all the potential to add crystals.  In addition, the shape is lovely and the proportions (1.5" x 2") makes for a perfect sized fashion accessory.

The steps to create a personal piece of jewelry are very easy.  I stamped the Snowflake Jewel (C-975) image on black cardstock with Versamark ink.  I embossed with silver embossing powder.  I filled in some of the open spaces and the smaller dots with Silver pearl pen - but you could easily add smaller Swarovski crystals.  I glued SS12 Crystals and teardrop crystals (8 mm x 4.8 mm) into the snowflake.  To seal everything, I covered the entire front (not covering the jewels) with Glass Effects Gel.  I adhered a pin back onto the reverse side with Glass Effects Gel.  In fact, to make this an incredibly sturdy piece, I coated the entire back side of my snowflake with Glass Effects Gel and then pressed the pin back into the wet surface.  The finding slipped into the layer and is securely embedded into the shiny exterior.

Here's a picture of my daughter modeling the brooch.

I think it's the perfect scale pin to dress up a scarf or a winter coat.
I'd love it if you stopped by to visit the other designers for more inspiration.  And don't forget you can join in our fun!

Kecia Waters
Sue Kment
Jeanne Streiff
Jenny Gropp - DT Coordinator
Robin Kirkpatrick
Sandy Hulsart 

Thanks for visiting!
lise
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Supplies:
Stamps: Snowflake Jewel (C-975) by Outlines Rubber Stamps
Ink: Versamark ink by Tsukineko
Paper: Black cardstock by Bazzill
Other: Silver embossing powder by Ranger, Silver Pearl Pen by Viva Decor, Glass Effects Gel by Viva Decor, SS12 - AB Crystal and Crystal Teardrops (8 mm x 4.8 mm) by Swarovski, Picksey-Pick-Ups by Outlines Rubber Stamps, pin back by Outlines Rubber Stamps

CPS Sketch # 247 - Lawn Fawn

Hello!  It's time for another CPS sketch project.  The prize sponsor this week is Lawn Fawn. 

Season's Greetings

I wasn't sponsored by Lawn Fawn, so I chose to create with a stamp set waiting for ink in my studio.  I just love Kim Hughes' fun stamp style!  I stamped the Swanky Snowdudes and colored simply with Copic markers.

Thanks for visiting,
lise

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Supplies:

Stamps: Swanky Snowdudes by Paper Smooches

Ink: Black Soot Distress ink by Ranger

Paper: Posh Bright Blue Dungaree, Silver Ore Linen Metallic cardstock, Solar White by Neenah, Azalea Metallic cardstock by DiscountCardstock.com

Other: Nestabilities by Spellbinder, banner die by PTI, Clear embossing powder by Ranger

Copics: RV23, RV25, 0, E35, YR18, B00, B04

Paper Pretties Challenge - PWC183

Hello!  I'm so excited to be posting today as a Guest Designer for Paper Pretties!  I'll be participating in the November and December releases and challenges.

It's time for another Paper Pretties Challenge - PWC183.  This challenge is a sketch challenge.  Here's the sketch we used:

Brew Your Coffee

Have I mentioned how much I love sketches?  I do!  They are the perfect way to start a project.  With sketch in hand, I pick my main image and hunt down the perfect patterned paper.  I had fun coloring the Brew Your Coffee image in bright colors.  It's just darling in reds, yellow and green!  And I followed the sketch to a T.
Be sure to stop by the Paper Pretties Blog for more inspiration and details on how to participate.  I think prizes are a part of the deal too!

Thanks for visiting!
lise
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Supplies:
Stamps: Brew Your Coffee by Paper Pretties
Ink: Black Soot Distress ink by Ranger
Paper: Solar White by Neenah, Kraft by Bazzill
Patterned paper: Hometown Summer by Collage Press
Other: clear embossing powder by Ranger, Nestabilities by Spellbinder, airbrush system by Copic
Copic Markers: R20, R24, R27, R29, E23, E25, E27, YG17, YG21, YG25, Y32, Y35, Y38, Y19, YR16, T1, 0, BG10, BG53

Outlines Rubber Stamps Challenge - Tags!

Hello!!!  It's Monday and time for a new Outlines Rubber Stamp design team challenge.  Join the Design Team in our weekly challenges with a chance to win a $25 Gift Certificate each week!  Please check out the details of how to play and win on the Outlines Blog! 

This week our challenge was to create a holiday tag.  I hope you'll create along with us this week!

A Gift for You

I really love to create tags.  Their small size packs a big design punch on a gift.  I stamped Prancer (F-819) on a manila tag.  After coloring with copic markers, I added a little cream and red Pearl pen as details.  I carefully trimmed and layered on another tag made of patterned paper.  Super fast and simple.

I'd love it if you stopped by to visit the other designers for more inspiration.  And don't forget you can join in our fun!

Kecia Waters
Sue Kment
Jeanne Streiff
Jenny Gropp - DT Coordinator
Robin Kirkpatrick
Sandy Hulsart 

Thanks for visiting!
lise
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Supplies:
Stamps: Prancer (F-819) by Outlines Rubber Stamps
Ink: Black Soot Distress ink by Ranger
Paper: manila tags
Patterned Paper: Jolly By Golly by Cosmo Cricket
Other: Cream and Red Pearl Pens by Viva Decor, sticker by EAD Designs, pink ribbon by May Arts, precision scissors, clear embossing powder by Ranger, 3M mounting tape
Copic Markers: R32, E21, E23, Y32, BG93, BG96, BG99

CPS Sketch # 246 - Stamping Bella

Hello!  It's time for another CPS Sketch project.  This week's sponsor is Stamping Bella!

Love Ya

Isn't this Mo Manning image just darling?  I had a lot of fun coloring the image.  Here's a close up of the details.  I tried to give the bear some fur details.

Thanks for visiting,
lisa

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Supplies:
Stamps: Love Ya by Mo Manning from Stamping Bella
Ink: Rich Cocoa Memento ink by Tsukineko
Paper: Posh Bright Blue Dungaree, Dotted Swiss Bazzill Basics and Solar White Neenah from DiscountCardstock.com
Patterned Paper: Country Drive by Echo Park
Other: Punch by EK Success
Copic Markers: E70, E74, E00, E02, E40, E42, E44, E21, E23, E25, R20, 0, RV23, RV25, RV02, B00, B02, B04, B06